About Depression
Depression is a mental health condition causing persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, sleep/appetite changes, and difficulty functioning.
Depression symptoms
- persistent sadness
- loss of interest
- low energy
- sleep changes
- appetite changes
- hopelessness
Common causes of Depression
- stress
- genetic risk
- trauma
- medical illness
- brain chemistry
Depression treatment options
- Urgent help is needed for suicidal thoughts, self-harm risk, psychosis, severe inability to function, or substance misuse.
Safe home care for Depression
- talk to trusted person
- regular routine
- avoid isolation
- seek professional help
Emergency signs for Depression
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Depression
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Depression.
Lab tests for Depression
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Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Stool
Protein loss marker in stool.
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Doppler Ultrasound Leg
Vascular doppler scan for leg blood flow.
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Flow Cytometry Leukemia Panel
Cell marker testing for leukemia and lymphoma evaluation.
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24 Hour Urine Protein
Measures protein loss in urine.
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